German and U.S. International Assistance: Closer Than You Think
In the face of strained relations, could international cooperation support reconciliation between the United States and Germany? Complementarities in approach and interests indicate yes. The United States and Germany topped …
NATO Then, Now, and In The Future
For nearly 70 years, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has provided a system of collective defense for North American and European Nations. Known as NATO, the alliance has grown from …
Transatlantic Trade: Great Expectations and Low Chances for Success?
On July 25, U.S. president Donald Trump hosted European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker in Washington in an attempt to bridge some of the many growing economic policy divergences between the …
Merkel and Macron Call for Joint Cybersecurity Effort
AGI signs multi-stakeholder accord The American-German Institute joined dozens of other civil society organizations and leading U.S. tech companies Monday as an early supporter of the Paris Call for Trust …
Transatlantic Relations and the Digital Economy Post-USMCA
The TPP is dead, long live the USMCA. Despite the United States withdrawing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the digital trade chapter of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) …
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Trying to Make Sense of the U.S.’ Trade Policy
Traditional arguments that are commonly put forward to justify the implementation of import tariffs—high domestic unemployment, the protection of an infant industry, or external effects, for example on the environment—may …
Mothers: Remembering Three Women on the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht
Ida was terrified. She figured she would never see either her husband or brother ever again. For several days she fretted, not knowing what to do. While desperately trying to …
Building a European Germany: Next Steps?
In 1989, the fall of the Berlin Wall—and subsequent German unity—was a dream come true for Germans. Over the next few years the dream of a larger Europe, whole and …
The German Model and its Discontents
Germany and the United States share a legal tradition and constitution that promotes equality for all those living within its borders. However, real world examples show that within these borders …
On Capitol Hill, Transatlantic Trade Returns to Its Roots
Once, when I was trying to explain to a German acquaintance the personalities and geography of U.S. trade politics, I casually mentioned that despite skepticism toward trade among many Democrats, …
The Fate of Multilateralism: Can Civil Society Come to the Rescue?
Since the end of World War II, international cooperation has led to decades of unprecedented progress. From interconnected markets to the exchange of ideas and innovation, multilateral collaboration has set …
Global Responsibility
How Do Germany and the United States Engage with One Another to Address International Challenges? On November 5, 2018, participants in AGI’s project “A German-American Dialogue of the Next Generation: …
